Filing appliance.



E.'B. MOSELEY, DECD.

M. MOSELEY. ADMHHSTRATRIX.

FILiNG APPLIANCF.

APPLICATION FILED MAY 26. I9I5. 1,281,812, Patented 0%.15, 1918.

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FILING APPLIANCE.

APPLICATION 11.20 MAY 26.1915.

Patented Oct. 15, 1918.

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E. B. MOSELEY, DECD.

M. L. MOSELEY. ADMINISTRATRIX.

FILING APPLIANCE.

APPLICATION FILED MAY26,1915.

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APPLICATION FILED MAY 26. 1915. I 1,281,812.. lamented 00115, 1918.

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M- L. MOSELEY ADMINISTRATRIX. FILING APPLIANCE. APPLICATION FILED MAY 26, I915.

Patented Oct. 15, 1918.

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EMERSON B. MOSEL'EY, or ALLIANCE, OHIO; IVIE'ITA L. MOSELEY, ADMINISTRATRIX 0F SAID EMERSON IB. MosELY, nncnesnn, ASSIGN'OR 'ro TI-IE MQCASKEY REGISTER COMPANY, (INCORPDRATED IN 191a,) 01 CANTON, OHIO, A CORPORATION OF OHIO. i

FILING APPLIANCE.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Oct.15, 1918.

Application filed May 26, 1915. Serial No. 30,672.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, EMERSON B. MosnLEY, a citizen of the United States, residing at Alliance, in the county of Stark and State of Ohio, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in and Relating to Filing Appliances, of which the following is a specification. I

This invention relates to filing appliances, particularly of the pivoted frame type, wherein slips of paper can be filed in classified order, inspected and removed in a rapid and eflicient manner and, safely stored.

One object of the invention is to provide in appliances of this character an improved casing having a movable member, the easing being adapted to inclose the frames and other parts of the appliance and the movable member operating to permit access to the frames for inspection and manipulation.

Another object of the invention is to pro vide in appliances of this character improved means for supporting and controlling the easy and rapid operation of the frames.

Another object of the invention is to provide in appliances of this character improved means for so supporting and controlling the operation of the frames that the frame or frames which are exposed at any time are always positioned at a predetermined distance from the eyes of the operative.

With these and other ob ects in view, the invention consists of the parts and combination or combinations of parts hereinafter described and set forth in the appended claims. For the purpose of illustration I have, in the accompanying drawings, shown and herein described one form of apparatus embodying my invention.

Referring'to the drawings, Figure 1 is a view, partly in elevation and partly in section (which sectional part is taken on the line 11 of Fig. 3) of a filing appliance and easing therefor embodying my invention.

Fig. 2 is a section on the line 22 of Fig. 3.

Fig. 3 is a side elevation of the filing appliance, with the near side of the casing removed.

Fig. 4 is a fragmentary view similar to Fig. 3, but showing the position of the frames when the. front one thereof is operated. I

Fig. 5 is a view similar to Fig. 4, showing the position of the parts when all the frames,

.eXcept the last one thereof, are operated.

Fig. 6 is a viewof the filing appliance, showing the position of the leaves and other parts of the interior mechanism when the casing is closed.

Figs. 7, 8, and 9 are detail views.

Fig. 10 is a fragmentary view of the leaves and adjacent parts, the leaves being shown in, the position they occupy when bodily moved rearwardly in the cabinet.

In the drawings, 1 indicates as an entirety a casing comprising a lower member 1 which is preferably stationary, and an upper member 1 pivoted on and swingable relative to the lower member 1 The upper or movable member 1 is adapted to fit upon the lower member 1*, as shown in Fig. 6 and when so positioned forms a substantially closed casing. From this position, the casing member 1 is swingable to an upright position, as shown in Fig. 3. r

The meeting edges between the casing members are preferably of the stepped or interlocking type to prevent easy access to the casing.

The casing members 1*,1", are of suitable size and shape to house the slip holding frames and other parts of the apparatus. a

As shown in the drawings, the casing members 1 1 are constructed of fire resisting structural elements and materials in any preferred manner, so as to make the casing 1 substantially fire proof. This construction permits the paper receiving and supporting frames to be inclosed within the casing and stored during closing hours of the business or office in which the appliance is used, without danger from fire, or at least any greater danger than would be incident to storage of the frames in a safe or vault. In this connection the casing 1 is adapted to be suitably locked and otherwise constructed to prevent opening by unauthorizedpersons.

The 'movable member 1 is preferably hinged alongv its lower edge in any suitable manner to the rear wall of the member 1 or a cross member 1 connected thereto. The movable member l xpreferably comprises aback or top 1 and .sidemembers 1, which are rigidly secured together in a well known manner. The side members 1 are secured to the top at a point lightly remote fromtits opposite ,dges so that when the movable member 1 is closed, the side members 1 move to and occupy a position side by side with the side walls ofthe member 1": 1 indicates guides, one carried by each of the'side members 1 for a purpose to be later described.

2 indicates a pair of swingable'members having hook-shaped free ends 2*, each of which is adapted to be connected to a pin 1 fixed to the .outer lower edge of the adjacent side member 1 'The'members 2 are mounted on the casing'member 1 and serve to support ;the front ends of the side members 1, and through them to maintain the movable member 1 in uprightposition, as shown in Fig. 3, and incapable of either forward or rearward movement. Thehooks'2 and pins 1 serve as detachable connections between the members 2 and sides 1. 2 indicates one or more springsinterposed-between and connected at their opposite ends to the memberl and members 2, and tending to swing the members 2 rearwardly into engagement with the pins 1 The guides 1 serve to control and guide the supporting members 2, so that when the movable member "1 is elevated the members 2 will automatically engage the pins l just as the casing member 1 reaches the upright position. Each guide 1 is disposed in the vertical plane of the adjacent member 2 and extends down to a point close to the adjacent pin 1 During the opening and closing of the casing, the free ends of the member 2 will ride on said guide, beingmaintained in engagement therewith by the springs'2 'Assuming that thecasing 1 is open and itis desired to close it, it is first necessary to'swing the members 2 forwardly slightly to disengage them fromtheir pins 1?; thereupon the top movable member 1 can be swungcdownwardly on top of the stationary casing member 1 During this operation the members 2 will ride upwardly on the guides 1 and beforced forwardly thereby in opposition to the tension of the springs 2 when the movable member 1 is opened or swung upwardly, the members 2- will ride on the guides in the opposite direction and be guided into engagement with the plIlS 1*, which operation will be effected as the movable member 1 reachesthe upright position. Each ofthe guides 1 is preferably provided with a cam 1 which servesto swing the adjacent member 2 slightly forward just prior 7 to, the engagement ofithe hook? thereof with the pin 1, southat \asLthe member 1 moves into thenpright poslt on, the mem- L bers 2.-wi11swingoutward1y and, then i wardly about their pivots to properly interlock with the pins 1 A a result of this construction and operation, I am enabled to provide a simple, yet highly efficient, form of support between the front end of the side members 1 and the supporting members 2 and to provide for'the automatic connection therebetween. The members 2 are preferably connected together by a transverse ,bar 2 which has ivot connection 2 with the bottom of the member 1 The pivot-connections '2 between the bar 2 and the casing member 1a are preferably so arranged that the latterforms astop tolimit the rearward movement of the members 2 beyond the vertical plane thereof.

' 3 indicates a series offrames each ofwhich is'adapted to removablyreceive and support 'slips' of paperssuch as sales slipsin classified order OI' OlDhBI WlSQ. 3?.indicates the clips (only one being shown) preferably formed of resilient wire andsec-ured to the inner faces of the-frontandrearframes and i v to the opposite faces of each of theremaining' frames, whereby they-serve'to secure to the frames theslips of paper in a manner well known to those skilled in the :art to which my invention relates. The frames 3 are pivoted to each other at 3 in any suitable manner along their-loweredges. Each frame may be constructed in any preferred manner, and provided with longitudinally extending spacers 3 which serve to" form pockets or side walls for the *slips 'filed behind each clip 3 and spacing'devices between the frames, wherebythe latter-can be bunched together face to face without danger of interference between the clips 3 or ,"slips on adjoining frames.

4 indicates as an entiretythe devices for supporting the frames 3 and "permitting them to swing singly or in groups (except the rearmostframelfroman upright position'to a horizontal position, and vice versa, and to be inclosed within the-casing 1' when the movable member 1 thereof is folded downwardly or closed. Of these devices, 4 indicates a pair of guides carried bythe member 1". Each ofthe guides 4 preferably comprises a rod which maybe connected at its front end to the adjacent side 1" and at its rear end to the top 1. Each rod is preferably spaced from the adjacent side 1 so as to ,eXtend through openings formed in'the ,laterally projecting armsof a bracket or U-shaped member 4 to slidably support it. The brackets 4 ,arerigidly secured to the opposite side edges of the rearmost frame 3 and serve to movably support the rear end of the series of frames onthe member 1*. 5 indicates a pair of members pivotally supported at their front ends to two lugs o preferably secured'to the front wall of the casing member 1*. The-members 5 support the front end of the-series of frames 3, as will be hereinafter set forth.

The swingable members 5 may be connected together by a member 5 so that they will operate together. By preference, the members 5 and 5 are formed from a single bar which is bent into U shape, as shown in Fig. 2. The bar 5 at or near its connection with the members 5 is supported by one or more springs 5 which are connected at their opposite ends to the casing member 1* and the members 5 and normally tend to swing the members 5 upwardly to the position shown in Fig. 3, but permit movement of the members 5 downwardly when the frames 3 are operated, as will be later described. The lower end of each spring 5 is preferably connected to a bracket 5, which in turn is secured to the bar 5, as shown in Fig. 8. 6 indicates devices which pivotally connect the front frame 3 of the series of frames to the members 5 and permit movement of the .frames longitudinally of said members 5 when it is desired to position the frames for operation or to close the casing member 1". Each of the devices 6 preferably comprises a support 6 which has pivotal connection at its rear end with a pivot pin 6 carried by the front frame 3. The support 6 slides upon the adjacent member 5, being preferably provided with a strap or loop 6, which surrounds the adjacent member 5 and thus maintains the support 6 in sliding engagement therewith. 6 indicates a lock which is pivoted to the support 6. The lock 6 is adapted to fit within a recess 6 formed in the adjacent member 5 and, through its engagement with the front and rear end walls of the recess 6, to lock the support 6 against movement longitudinally of the member 5. When the supports 6 'are secured to the members 5 in the manner just described, the frames .3 may be supported in an upright position within convenient reach of an operative who stands at the front of the casing 1 to operate them. Stops 6 are preferably provided on the members 5 to limit the forward movement of the supports 6 so as to facilitate movement of the frames 3 to their normal position for operation. When it is desired to close the movable member 1", the locks 6 are first elevated; thereafter the supports 6 are slid rearwardly to the position illustrated in Fig. 10, the brackets 4* serving through their engagement with the back 1 to limit the rearward movement of the frames 3.

As will be understood from the drawings, the supports 6 and pivots 6 serve as the pivotal connection between the members 5 and the front end of the series of frames 3. Preferably the pivots 6 between the sup ports 6 and front frame 3 are arranged above the pivots 3 between the front frame and the adjoining frame. As a result of this construction, the weight of the frames, acting through the front frame 3, the supports 6 and the pivot connections 6 therebetwoen, tends to normally maintain the front frame 3 in upright position and through it all of the remaining frames.

7 indicates devices which support the: front ends of the frames 3 when they are operated to a horizontal position. The support 7 is arranged to yield or move downwardly accordingly as one or more of the frames are operated, so that that frame, which at any time is exposed in the horizontal position, will always be at substantially a predetermined position or distance from the eyes of the operative. Of these devices, 7 indicates a base or platform, on which the front frame rests when moved to the horizontal position. The base 7 is preferably mounted on a transverse shaft or rod 7 which is supported at its opposite. ends by a pair of arms 7. Each arm 7" is pivotally and slidably supported, at its rear end, upon the stationary casing member 1, as shown at 7, and is pivotally connected intermediate its ends at 7 to a depending bracket 6 preferably formed integral with the adjacent swingable member 5. The object of this pivot connection is to form an operative connection between each arm 7" and adjacent swingable member 5, whereby said arm will be operated downwardly and upwardly accordingly as the member 5 is swung on its pivot bythc operation of the frames to and from the horizontal position. Due to the fact that the arms 5 swing in vertical planes about their pivots 5, the arms 7" will be moved slightly forwardly and rearwardly during the'operation of the arms 5; but this movement is compensated for by reason of the pivotal and slidable comiection 7 between the arms 7 and the casing member 1. 7 indicates one or more cams with which the front end of the base or platform 7 or a shoe or shoes 7 carried thereby, engage during the vertical movement. of the base 7. The base or platform 7 is pivotally mounted on the shaft 7 relative to the arms 7 so as to permit movement of the frames 3 into or within thev casing member 1 when the movable member 1 thereof is closed and the supporting and controlling devices 4; interfold therewithin, as shown in Fig. 6. The function of the cams 7 through their engagement with the shoes 7 is to swing the rear end of the platform 7* upwardly so that said platform will occupy a substantially horizontal position, adapted to serve as a writing desk when all of the frames re in the upright position, as shown in Fig. 3.

Since the base 7 a is connected to and operated by the swinging members 5, it coiiperates with the supporting devices 4: to support those frames 3 which are moved to the horizontal position, permitting their collocation or stacking one on another in horizontal position and movement vertically, with the exposed 'horizontal frame-3 always in the predetermined operative position.

The brackets 6 maybe provided with a series of openings 6 to permit adjustment of the pivot connections 7 between the.

brackets and-thearms 7 The pivotal and slid'able connection 7 between the arms 7 and casing member 1 preferably comprises a bar 7 g having "upturned ends, to which the arms 7 are pivoted, and straps 7 which secure the bar 75in sliding engagement with positesides of the frames. Referring to one of these sets of yielding devices, 8 indicates aspring which is connected at one end to the back 1 of the movable member 1 as shown at 8 8- indicates a connector, which may comprise articulate elements, connected to the outer end of the springS and, by preference, to the front frame 8. The connection between the front end of the connector -8 and the front frame 3 is a pivotal one.

It is arranged at a point slightly remote from the lower end of the said frame.

When the frames 3 are upright, the devices 8 act on the'front frame 3 and through it, all of the a remaining frames, to maintain them in such position. If the front frame 301- it and one or more succeeding frames, is or are operated to the horizontal position, the connector 8 will be pulled downwardly with the front frame andin opposition to'the tens-ion of the spring 8 During 'this'operation, except as will be presently described, the spring 8 and connector 8 will swing about the connection between the spring 8 and easing member 1 as an axis, such connection advantageously permitting this operation. However,if a certain num ber of the frames 3, six or more frames in thepreent illustrated embodiment of my invention, be operated to the horizontal position, the connector 8 will be carried to a point beyond the axis of the pivot 3 connecting the then exposed frames together, as shown in Fig. 5; in such event, the con nector 8 will be disposed on the far side of its dead-center position and therefore the spring 8 will act on the front frame 3 and through it, 'all of the operated frames to yieldingly maintain them in the horizontal position.

8*? indicates devices fixed to the opposite sides-of the rear frameB and adapted to be right position.

of thesprings acting throughthem uponthe front frame 3 will be in a direction most effective to hold the front frame in the'up- The purpose of this construction and operation is to prevent the connectors 8 from swinging upwardly beyond a predetermined point or to a position inwhich the springs will become incapable of holding the frames 3 upright. Since, as

already set forth, the connectors 8 are formed of articulate elements, they may be arrested in their upward movement by the devices 8 and disposed therearound, so that they, under the influence of the springs 23*, will pull in a substantially horizontal direction rearwardly on the front frame 3. The elements of each connector 8 are arranged to ride on the adjacent device 8 until they become disengaged therefrom. Each device S preferably consists of the arm or bracket which connects the adj acent-U-shaped member P to the rear frame 3.

9 indicates a catch which is adapted to engage with and hold the exposed horizontal frame in operated position; The catch 9 is preferably arranged in front of the frames and substantially midway between the opposite sides of the casing member 1*. 'It may be loosely pivoted on the bottom of the casing member 1 to swing forwardly and rearwardly' The nose of the catch 9- is adapted to overlie the exposed frame, and when so positioned, the upward pull of the springs 5 acting through the members 5 on the frames 3 will serve to prevent the disengagement therefrom. The catch '9 is moved into and out of position by theoperative. The catch always engages the exposed frame, when one or more frames are moved to the horizontal position, due to the fact that all the prior operated frames will sink therebelow.

From theforegoing description, it will be understood that the series of frames 3 is supported at its front end by theswingable members 5 and at its rear end by the guide members a, 4", and that these members 5,

4 4 cooperate to support and permit operation of the frames singly or in groups from one position to the other and back again. It will also be understood that as the guide devices 4? on the casing member 1 are stationary, and the members 5 are swingable, these parts permit those frames, which have been operatedv at any time to the'horizontal position, to move downwardly and upwardly, accordingly as one or more additional frames are operated about their-pivo ts, and at the same time permit those frames remaining upright to move forwardly and rearwardly according to the number of frames operated to and from the horizontal position; as a result of this construction, the frame or frames which are exposed for filing and inspection purposes are always arranged ata predetermined position or at the same distance from the eyes of the operative. Such construction, as will be readily seen, lends itself to easy and rapid operation with the expenditure of minimum labor and time. The rear frame 3 being slidably mounted upon the guide devices P, it is'free to move rearwardly and forwardly due to the operation of the remaining frames and carry with it those frames remaining upright.

By preference, the supporting members 5 and devices 7 are arranged to support the frame or frames 3, which at any time may be moved to a horizontal position in an inclined position and at an obtuse angle to those frames remaining in the upright posi-' tion, and to guide them downwardly and rear-wardly in a substantially inclined direction.

It will be understood that the springs 5 act through the membersfi and tend to swing the frames 3 upwardly, and this tendency is in'creasedas additional frames are operated to the horizontal position. However, owing to the position of the. pivots 5, the pivots 6". during operation of the frames 3, traverse a path which extends downwardly and slightly rearwardly, the effect of which is to decrease the leverage between the pivots 6 and the pivots 3 connecting the two frames, which are exposedat any time, together, as additional frames are operated, so that the increased tension of the springs 5 will be counteracted by the decrease of the leverage between the pivots 6? and the pivots between the two exposed frames. From this it follows that the force acting upwardly on the frames will be substantially uniform at all times.

10 indicates a device which forms both a signal for the eyes and a guide for the hands of the operative, whereby the opera tion of the frames is facilitated. This device preferably comprises a bar which is bent or otherwise formed into zigzag or stepped shape. This device 10 is carried by the upper end of the rear frame 3 and extends over the frames and in a plane above their upper edges, when they are arranged in and in the plane of the front edges of the characters indicating which accounts or classified pockets are carried by the adjacent frame, so that the operative can quickly see and be guided to the frames carrying the slip holding clip 3 which he at any time wants to get to. As the walls of the device 10 form abutments or guides for the operatives hands and the signal characters on the Wall form a signal to his eyes, the hands of the operative are guided automatically to the particular frames to which access is desired.

11 indicates a bail or equivalent device which is connected to the rear frame 3. Its front end is provided with a hook which is adapted to engage a pin or screw on the front frame 3 and thus lock all the frames together. This bail may be operated prior to the closing of the casing member 1 to assist in maintaining the frames in assembled position and to prevent strains on any of the supporting and controlling members 4.

As will be seen from the drawings, the casing 1 is of substantially rectangular shape, whereby it may be conveniently positioned on a counter or other support, and the parts which support and control the operation of the frames are arranged to cooperate with each other, the casing members and the frames to effect their functions without extending outside the casing; furthermore, these parts cooperate to support the frames operatively in a casing of mini mum size.

To those skilled in the art of making appliances of the class described, many alterations in construction and widely differing embodiments and applications of my in venton will suggest themselves, without departing from the spirit and scope thereof. My disclosures and the descriptions herein are purely illustrative and are not intended to be in any sense limiting.

What I claim is 1. In a filing appliance, the combination with a casing and a set of frames having pivoting connections between them, of a swingable support on which said series of frames are pivotally mounted, and fixed guides between the rear frame and said casing serving to guide the rear frame forwardly and rearwardly.

2. In a filing appliance, the combination with a casing and a set of frames, having pivoting connections between them of a swingable support on which said series of frames are pivotally mounted, guides between the rear frame and said casing serving to guide-the rear frame during operation of one or more of the remaining frames, and means arranged rearward of said set of frames tending to swing the said swingable support upwardly. v

3. In a filing appliance, the combination with a casing and a set of frames having pivoting connections between them, of a swing able support on which said series of frames are pivotally mounted the pivot for said series off-"frames. being arranged above theplane of the pivots between the frames when; the latter are invertical position.

4, In a filing appliance, the combination.

5,]In. a filing appliance, the combination off'a lower box-like member and an upper member pivot'allyconnected thereto and cooperablethere'ivith. to-form a closed casing,-

a series of frames havingpivot connections between them permitting the frames to'be operated. relative to each other, means for.

slidably connecting-the rear end frame of the series to ithefupp'er casing. member,- a

device'swingablymonnted at the front. end

of said' lower, member and arranged to swing 'upwardly and downwardly, and pivot connections between the front end frame and said device. I

6. Ina filing appliance, the combination of two 1 members one of.- which folds relative to the other to form a closed casing, a. series of. frames havingv pivoting connections between them, a device,- to which one of the end frames of the series is connected, slidably mounted on one of said members,.and a device, to which the opposite end frame is pivotally connected, swingably mounted on the-other member, the pivotal connection between the last mentioned device and the adjacent end frame being slidable relative to said last mentioned device.

7. Afiling case including base and cover sections with hinge connections for swinging the cover section upon the base section, a plurality of hinged holders mounted in the case and'having engagement with the cover section, a lifting lever having one end pivoted to one end of the base section, spring means for elevatingthe opposite end of the lifting lever, and means" connected with the hingedcnd of the lower holder having sliding and bearing engagement with the lifting lever.

8. In a filing. appliancathe combination of two members one of which foldsrelative to the other to form a closedcasing, a series of frames having pivoting connections between'them, a device, to which one of the endframes of the series is connected, slidably mounted on one of saidimembers, a de-' vice, to which the opposite end frame/is pivotally connected, swingably mounted; on the other member, the pivotal connection between the lastmentioned -d6 YlQe- -a11d l3l1 8? adj acent end frame beingslidable relative.-

to'said last mentioned device, and means for connecting each end frame; of the series: to

the adjacent casing member. and permittingthe closing ofrthe. movable casing, member without: disconnection of. the; end framesfrom said casing members.

10... In a filinga pliance, the combination of a series offfram'es having pivots between them,.a"pa1r of. easing. members pivotallyconnected together, whereby one "member" can be operated to inclose. the frames, means for. holding the. movable casing. member open, and devices for'supporting the opposite... end frames of v the series'on said members and permitting the closing of the easing without disconnectionof. thea'frames therefrom, one of said devices" including: a connection which permits relative movement between the. series ofrframes-and the adjacent device; when the movable. casing member isto be closed.

11. In a filing appliance, the combinationof a series of frames having, pivots between them, a pair of easing members pivotally connected together, whereby one member can. be operated to inclose the frames, means for holding the movable. casing, member open, devices .for supporting, upon' and connecting. eachend frame of the series to the adjacent casing member and permittingthe closing of the movable casing member without disconnection of'said end frames from said devices, one of said devices being movable, andmeanstendihg, tomove said movable device in one direction.

12. In a filingappliance, the/combination of a series of. frames. having pivots between them, a pair. of casing: members pivotally connected together, whereby. one member can be operated toinclose the frames, means for holding the 'movable, casing member open, devices for supporting the opposite end frames. of. the series on. said members and permitting the closingyof: the casing without disconnection. of the. frame T there= from, one of: said. devices being. movable, means tendingtomove said movable device in one direction, and. means separatefrom saiddevices tendmg to mamtam the frames I 126 13.: In 'a qfiling. appliance, the combinatiom wlth'a support andza serlesof. frames hav 1ng,.c0nnect1ons between them. permitting,

in a substantially upright position.

the frames to be moved to and from the horizontal position, of connections between the rear frame of the series and said support for slidably supporting the rear frame as one or more of the remaining frames are op erated, a device to which the front end frame of the series is pivoted, said device being swingably mounted on said support tomove downwardlybythe operation of one or more frames to the horizontal position and the stacking thereof one on another, whereby the uppermost or exposed frame is always positioned at a predetermined distance from the eyes of the operative, and means tending to move said device upwardly.

14.;111 a filing appliance, the combination of a support, a series of frames having pivotal connections between them, a member swingably mounted on said support, and supporting devices between the opposite end frames of the series of frames and said support and member to which said end frames a re slidably connected, one of said devices including a pivot for the adjacent end frame, andmeans acting upon said swingable member and tending to maintain the frames in upright position. i

15. In a filing appliance, the combination of-a support, a series of frames having pivotal connections between them, amember swingably mounted on said support, and supporting devices between the opposite end frames of the series of frames and said support and mei'nber to which said end frames are slidably connected, one of said devices including a pivot for the adjacent end frame,means acting on said member tending to maintain the frames upright, and

auxiliary means tending to maintain the frames in upright position.

16. In a filing appliance, the combination of a support, a series of frames having piv otal connections between them, a member swingably mounted on said support, supporting devices between the opposite end frames of the series of frames andsaid support and member to which said end frames a support aseries of frames having pivot connectionsbetween them. whereby they may operated sin 'l or in groups, means for slidablysuppor series of frames upon said support to permit said end frameto move during operation ofone or more of the remaining frames, and

yielding devices operatively connected with said frames and tending tomamtain them one end frame of said in an upright position or the operated frames in a horizontal position after a certain number of them have been operated.

18. In a filing appliance, the combination of a support, a series of frames having pivot connections between them whereby they may be operated singly or in groups, means for slidably supporting one end frame of said series of frames upon said support to permit said end frame to move during operation of one or more of the remaining frames, means for movably supporting the opposite end frame, and yielding devices tending to maintain the frames in an upright position or the operated frames in a horizontal position after a certain number of them have been operated.

19. In a filing appliance, the combination of a upport, a series of frames having pivot connections between them whereby they may be operated singly or in groups, means for slidably supporting one end frame of said series of frames upon said support to permit said end frame to move during operation of one or more of the remaining frames, means for movably supporting the opposite end frame, and yielding devices connected to the front frame and tending to maintain the frames, in an upright position or the operated frames in a horizontal position after'a certain number of them have been operated.

20. In a filing appliance, the combination of a support, a series of frames having pivot connections between them, means for supporting said frames upon said support and permitting the operated frames to move downwardly, yielding devices pivotally connected to said support and the front frame and tending to maintain the frames in an upright position, or in a horizontal position after a certain number of them have been operated, and means engaging with said devices to position them for pull on the front frame in a rearward direction.

21. In a filing appliance, the combination of a support, a series of frames having pivot connections between them, means for supporting said frames upon said support and permitting the operated frames to move downwardly, yielding devices pivotally connected to said support and the front frame and tending to maintain the frames in an upright position or in a horizontal position after a certain numberof them have been operated, and means carried by the rear frame arranged in the path of movement of said devices and engaging therewith to position them for pull on the front frame in a rearward direction.

22. In a filing appliance, the combination of a'support, a series of frames having pivot connections between them, means, to which the front frame is pivoted, for movably supporting the front frame andpermitting it to rise-and fall, anda rising and falling device forsupporting the free ends of the frames during the operation thereof.

23, In a filing appliance, the combination of a support, a series of frames having pivot connections between them, means for slidably supporting the rear frame, means for movably supporting the pivot for the front frame and permitting it to rise and fall, a rising and falling device for supporting the free'ends of the frames during the operation thereof, means tending to elevate said device, and-' a support for said device having a slidable and pivotal connection with said first mentioned support.

24:. In a filing appliance, the combination of a support, a series of frames having pivot connections between them, means for slidably'supporting the rear frame, means for movably supporting the pivot for the front frame and permitting it to rise and fall, a rising and falling device for supporting the free ends of the frames during the operation thereof, a support for said device-having a slidable and pivotal connection with said Qfirst mentioned support, and connections between thesupport for said rising and falling device and the supporting means for the ,of' a support, a series of frames having pivot connections between them, means for slidablyisupporti'ng the rear frame, means-for movably'supportingthe pivot for the front frame and permitting it to rise and fall, a rising and falling device for supporting. the

free ends of the frames during the operation thereof, means forelevatingsaid rising and falling devlce, and means for moving said rising and falling deviceinto a horizontalposition when it is elevated. v

.26. In a filing appliance, the combination of a support, aseries of frames having pivot connections between them, means for slidably-supporting the rear frame,'means for movably supporting the pivot for the frontframe and permitting'it to rise andfall,- a rising and falling device for sup porting the. free'ends of the frames during the-operation'thereof, means for elevating said-rising and falling device, and means for moving said rising and falling device into a horizontal position when it is ele vated, said means including a cam between the device and the support.

27. In a filing appliance, the-combination of a support, a series of frames having pivot connections between them whereby they may be operated singly or in groups, separate means for movably supporting the opposite V end'frames of the series of frames, the supporting means for the front frame including L-P1V0t therefor, devices acting on the supporting. means for the front frames tending to'move the pivot for the latter upwardly,

and means detachably engaging the 7 uppermost: horizontal frame when one'or more of a seriesof frames for receiving andholdingv papers arranged within the casing andpivotally mounted to'swing :relatively to each other from an upright position to a horizontal position and vice'versa, andsu-pporting and connectingdevices between" each end: frame of saldseriesof frames and the ad acent casmg member, saiddevlces' permitting the operation of said framesrela tive thereto and the opening and closingofthe movable casingmember. i

29. In a filing. appliance,=thecombination of a casing: comprising two' members one 1 of whichis swingably mounted uponthe other,

a series of framesfor receiving and holding papers arranged within thecasing Y andipivotally mounted to swing relatively to each other from an upright position to a horizontal position andvice versayand" a'movable device between'each end frame of said series of frames and the adjacent casing. member and arranged to support said'end frame upon and connect it thereto, saiddevices permitting' the'operationaof said frames and the opening and closing: of the-movable casing member. 7

30. In a filing appliancathe combination of a casing comprising 't'wo'members' one of which is swingably mounted upon the other,

a series of frames for receiving 'andholding papers arranged within the'casing and piv: otally mounted to swing relatively to each other from an upright position to a horizontal position and vice versa, supportii'ig" and connecting device's between each end frameof said series of frame and the adjacent casing member, said devices permitting the operation of said frames and-the opening and closing of the movablecasing member,

and means cooperating with said devices for supporting the operated frames in horizontal position.

31. In a filing appliance, the combination of a casing comprising'two members one of which is swingably mounted upon the other, a series of frames for receiving and holding papers arranged-within the casing andpivotally mounted to" swing relatively to' each' other'from an upright position to a horizontal position and vice versa, supporting and connecting devices between each end frame of said series of frames and the" adjacent casing member, said device's'permit ting'the operation" of said frames and the opening and closinglwof' the movable casing member, means for supporting the movable member in open position, and means cooperating with said devices for supporting the operated frames in horizontal position.

32. In a filing appliance, the combination of a pair of easing members one of which is swingably mounted upon the other, a series of frames for receiving and holding papers having pivots between them whereby they may swing relatively to each other from an upright position to a horizontal position and vice versa, supporting and connecting.

ably connecting the frames thereto, members swingably mounted upon said support to move upwardly and downwardly, and pivot connections between the opposite end frame of the series and said members, said members permitting the frames in the horizontal position to move downwardly and upwardly as any of the remaining frames are operated.

34:. In a filing appliance, the combination with a support and a series of frames having pivot connections between them permitting the frames to swing to and from a horizontal position, of connections between one end frame of the series and said support for slidably connecting the frames thereto, members swingably mounted upon said support to move upwardly and downwardly, and pivot connections between the opposite end frame of the series and said members, said members permitting the frames in the horizontal position to move downwardly and upwardly as any of the remaining frames are operated, the connections between the said members and the adjacent end frame being detachable and permitting relative movement of said series of frames relative to said members.

35. In a filing appliance, the combination with a support and a series of frames having pivot connections between them permitting the frames to swing to and from a horizontal position, of connections between one end frame of the series and said support for slidably connecting the frames thereto, members swingably mounted upon said support to move upwardly and downwardly, pivot connections between the opposite end frame of the series and said members, said members permitting the frames in the horizontal position to move downwardly and upwardly as any of the remaining frames are operated, the connections between the said members and the adjacent end frame being detachable and permitting relative movement of said series of frames relative to said members, and means for limiting the movement of the series of frames on said members in one direction. I

36. In a filing appliance, the combination of a support, a series of frames pivotally connected together to swing relatively to each other, a rear end frame of theseries having sliding engagement with said support, a swingable member, to which the front end frame of the series of frames is pivotally connected, for movably supporting it, the said swingable member being pivoted to said support in front of said series of frames and at a point in substantially the same horizontal plane as the pivot connection of the front end frame therewith,

and means tending to swing said swingable member upwardly.

37. In a filing appliance, the combination of a support, a series of frames pivotally connected together to swing relative to each other, means for slidably connecting the rear frame of the series to said support, a swingable member pivoted to said support in front of said series of frames, and means for pivotally connecting the front frame of the series to said swingable member.

38. In a filing appliance, the combination of a support, a series of frames pivotally connected together to swing relative to each other, means for slidablv connecting the rear frame of the series to said support, a swingable member pivoted to said support at a point in substantially the same horizontal plane as the pivot for the front frame, in front of said series of frames, and means for pivotally connecting the front frame of the series to said swingable member.

39. The combination of a support, a series of frames pivotally mounted to swing relative to each other, means for slidably connecting the rear frame of the series to said support, a pair of swingable members pivotally mounted on said support, and means for slidably connecting the front frame of the series of frames to said members, whereby said series of frames can be bodily moved forwardly and rearwardly on said members.

40. The combination of a support, a series of frames pivotally mounted to swing relative to each other, means for slidably connecting the rear frame of the series to said support, a pair of swingable members pivotally mounted on said support, means for slidably connecting the front frame of the series of frames to said members, whereby said series of frames can be bodily moved forwardly. and rearwardly' on said members,- and. means for detachably connectingit ie slidable meansto 881d members at. a presdetermined position.-

l1. -lhe .comblnation of a support, a series offramesmounted to swing relative to each other, means for slidably connecting the rear frame .of the series to said support, a swingable member pivoted to said support 1n front of said. series of frames, means for pivotally connecting the front frame of the series to said sWi-ngable member, and means, under the control of sald swlngable member,-

for supporting the free. ends of the frames when the latter areoperated-to a horizontal position 42. The combination of a support, a series of frames pivotally-mounted toswing rela tive to each other, meansf for slidably con-- necting the rear frame of the series to said support, a, swlngable member pivoted to said support in front. of said. series of frames,

means forpivotally connecting the front frame of the series to said swingable member, andmeans .pivotally connected to said support and swingable'memberand controlled by the latter for supporting the free endsof the frames when the latterare .oper

able means for supporting the front frame of the series, yielding means acting on the front frame in a dlrectlon substantlally rearward when the frames are in upright position, but arranged to act substantially vertically after a certain numberof frames have been operated to the horizontal position. I

4%. In a filing appliance, the combination of a support, a series of frames having pivotal eonnections between them, means for supporting the rear end frame of said series of frames upon said support andpermittlng the operated-frames to move downwardly,

.yieldingdevicespivotaily connected to said support and the. front end frameofsaid series-of -frameswarranged;,to "be -placed under tensions-when one -or --more of: the frames are operated, and means arranged 1n the path 'ofmovement 10f: said devices and engaging therewith to position themfor.

pull on the front framein a: rearwarddirection when the frames are; returned -to-.up-.

right ,position.

45. Ina filing appliance; the combination of a support, a SGI'IGSiOf frames-havingp1- otall; connections 1 -b etween 1 them, 'means. for v I supporting thereanendiframeof saidv series of frames upon saidsupportand permitting the. operated frames to==move downwardly, yleldmgdevices pivotally connected to said supportand. the frontnendtframeof said series .of frames-arrangedto be placed un der tension when one. or more .of the frames are operated, andmeans. carried by the rear frame arranged. in the-. pathw-of movement returned to uprightposition;--

46. In a filing appliance, the combination ngtwo members, oneof of a casing-com-pr which. 1s swingably mounted on :the. other, a ser es ofwframes arranged toswmgrelative toeachother, meansfor slidably .sup-, portm-gnone end frame-of theserles on the.

swingable casing nieniber, a support. pivotally mounted on the othercasing member,

means for pivotally connecting the opposite endirame of the series-tosaid pivoted sup:

port, said. pivoted. support cooperating .with

the siidable supporting. means to support the] series of frames in operative position and of said devices, and .en therewith i110 positlon thennfon pull on front frame 1n a rearward directionwhen theirames are in inoperativeposition ,when the swingable casingpmember is closed, the. supporting means for the oppositeend framesperm1t-.

tingintermediate frames to swing. relative to each other and the casingzmembers.

In testimony. whereof I afiiX my signature, .in thepresenceof. a Witness.

EMERSON B. MOSELEYQ: Witness:

CHAS. E..RI0E.

Copies. of this patent may be obtained .for five cents each, by addressing the Commissioner of Eatents,

Washington, D. C.

Corrections in Letters Patent No. 1,281,812.

It is hereby certified that in Letters Patent No. 1,281,812, granted October 15,

1918, upon the application of Emerson B. Moseley, of Alliance, Ohio, for an improvement in Filing Appliances, errors appear in the printed specification requiring correction as follows: Page 5, line 75, and page 8, line 64, claim 27, for the Word frames read frame; page 7, line 126, claim 22, after the Word means insert the Words for sl'iolably supporting the rear frame; and that the said Letters v Patent should be read with these corrections therein that the same may conform to the record of the case in the Patent Ofiice.

Signed and sealed this 26th day of November, A. D., 1918.

[SEAL] R. F. WHITEHEAD,

Acting Commissioner of Pa ent-s. 

